Can I reuse my Windows 7 product key if I'm throwing away the old PC?

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• Can I use my Windows OEM product key on more than pc?

  Windows 7 OEM on two computers

  Hi, I recently built a computer and I bought a copy of windows 7 64 bit OEM OEM. I use it of course on the new computer, but I have a desktop HP with Windows 7 64 bit OEM on it too, I need to reinstall windows on the HP and I was wondering if I could use the HP OEM code, but the drive I bought for the other computer to reinstall. Thank you.

  If the drive OEM from Microsoft is the same version as the key product you already have - Yes, you can use the other installation disk to reinstall Windows (example: the drive and the key must be Windows 7 Home Premium).

  Note 1: You can only use the OEM key on a single computer, OEM can not be moved to another computer. You must use the key to your HP computer on this computer.

  Note 2: You cannot use an OEM recovery disk that came with another computer to reinstall Windows - OEM recovery disks are only valid with the computer, with which he came.

  Case of failure of the online activation:

  Call Microsoft use the manual phone Activation

  Note: If you always install Windows page enter your product key, do not enter your key and uncheck the "Automatically activate when online" then click OK/next to complete the installation.

  1. start by clicking on the start menu, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.

  4 Select the telephone activation option, enter the number, do not select all options and wait for a person pick up, then explain what happened.

  HP also has several options to reinstall Windows on their computer:

  HP - create a set of recovery disks operating system:

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?objectID=c01895783#WhenCreate

  HP - restore the PC to its original state with the recovery disks:

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?objectID=c01895783#RestoreWithDiscs

  HP - restore the PC to its state of origin using the F11 key:

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?objectID=c01895783#RestoreWithoutWindows

  HP - order of the recovery disc for Windows 7

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?objectID=c00810334

  When restore you to factory State, it will be like it was when you bought first - all preinstalled programs will be installed. Everything you have installed after purchase needs to be reinstalled. This removes all the personal files on the computer, save them first.

  Questions about installing Windows 7?
  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• Can I transfer my OEM license on another computer and throwing away the old pc?

  I have 2 old PC without any hardware in them with the product key OEM on top. I want to be legal even with not having not the money to keep buying more licenses just to stay legal. I transfer these keys on my computer principal in VMS (Virtual Machines) and used to test and evaluate and be legal or licensing die with these computers? If they do not die with these computers, just buy equipment for computers to bring back to life? I want that some virtual machines to evaluate/test/etc. Also, I believe I read that even installing the same licenses on computer 2 times (partitions) is illegal? How can this be good? If this is true, then, no wonder that Microsoft makes so much money and it goes so hacking on. I n my questions I've seen where to transfer the license to another PC and throw, stills activate, (stupid question) but making them legal with MS? : P

  -Geek Windows - 7 is better that any OS I have and never HAVE!

  A Windows OEM license cannot be transferred to another computer.  A virtual machine is considered to be a computer.  In addition, you can only install and activate one 1 copy of Windows on a single
  (1) computer. Carey Frisch

• Windows XP product key is not be accepted during the installation.

  swapped the hard drive, windows xp does not accept the auth key.

  I had to Exchange my hard drive a re - install windows professional XP because my previous hard drive completely dead (e/s on each file errors) and now my key is not accepted.

  Help!

  OK I tried again and it worked.

• Is my Windows my product key license? Also, if I want to download the iso of Windows 7 yes I need to buy a license/product key of Windows 7?

  Is my Windows my product key license? Also, if I want to download the iso of Windows 7 yes I need to buy a license/product key of Windows 7? Or my Windows 10 will work?

  Your license is the product key.

  You don't need to buy a license if you already have a product key.

  Step 1: Download a copy of Windows 7:

  For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

  It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

  Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

  Make sure you scroll down and read the section:

  What to do if you cannot get your manufacturer recovery media, refuse to use or to buy it or the Microsoft Software Recovery Website does not work?

  Step 2: Perform a custom installation, see Windows 7 section of the following article how to perform a custom installation:

  How to: perform a customized Windows installation

  Step 3:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

  You can also use your Windows 7 product key to install and activate Windows 10:

  How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

  If you have problems with activation:

  Activate your Windows 10 license with Microsoft Chat support

• A Windows 7 product key can be reused on another PC after the victory 8 update has been installed?

  I have loaded the upgrade of Windows 8 on my laptop that was loaded with Windows 7. Now that Windows 8 PRO has been installed can I reuse the Windows 7 product key to install Windows 7 on my netbook?

  No, you can't.

  14 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. On upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software upgrade of.

• You can use a Windows 7 product key to activate 10 Windows on a Mac?

  The iMac is El Capitan (10.11.3) running and does not support a full download of Windows 7. You can use a Windows 7 product key to install Windows 10 using an unused victory. 7 product key?

  What is the year/model of your iMac? Depending on your model/year, W7 is supported. 2015 macs don't support W7.

  See also install Windows 7 and previous versions on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support .

• I can't install software to windows 7 using the windows vista product key

  In our firm, we use windows vista OS of PC licensed. can I install windows 7 OS with licensed windows vista product key?

  Hello

  No, you cannot use the PK of Vista to install Windows 7.

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  Windows 7 is not free; you have to buy.

  Microsoft sells more Windows 7; Try Amazon.com.

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  This offer is free years; long expired.

  How does the Windows 7 upgrade Option?

  The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Windows 7 upgrade Option program works on June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Some manufacturers may choose to shorten the time of upgrade Option.

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  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  See you soon.

• I can install windows 7 using the windows vista product key?

  I can install windows 7 using the windows vista product key?

  I can install windows 7 using the windows vista product key?

  Hey angelside

  None

  You cannot install windows 7 using the vista product key

  You can buy windows 7 and then you will get the own product key windows 7 install

  read the windows 7 price microsoft below link

  http://store.Microsoft.com/Microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• I recently bought a Windows 7 product key online. How can I go about downloading Windows 7 to replace Windows 10?

  * Original title: Windows 7 download

  Okay, so I bought recently a Windows 7 product key online.  How can I go about downloading Windows 7 to replace Windows 10?

  If you have purchased a product without a DVD key while the product key is wrong.  Microsoft does not license providers to supply the leys product without the media.

  Only the store Windows itself could ever provide free DVD product keys and they stopped to make a couple of years.

• My laptop was stolen, but I have the Windows 7 product key. Can I disable it?

  PLEASE, DO NOT RESPOND WITHOUT HAVING READ THE FIRST POST! IM NOT ASKING IF I CAN TRANSFER THE PRODUCT KEY ON ANOTHER COMPUTER! My laptop was stolen, but I have the Windows 7 product key.  Can I disable Win 7 for this laptop so they can not use it?  I don't want to transfer the product key on another computer, nor am I asking questions on the follow-up to the computer I bought a computer brand new with a perfectly good copy of win 7. I just need to disable the old key so that they get the Windows 7 is not geniune message and can not get updates.  Furthermore, I have a proof of purchase (original receipt from reception and cc) and entered it in the original box.

  IM NOT ASKING IF I TRANSFER PRODUCT KEY ON ANOTHER COMPUTER!

  IM WONDERING NOT IF I CAN FOLLOW USING THE COMPUTER WIN 7 PRODUCT KEY!

  If you know the correct product key, you can block the user in use- but it won't stop them reformatting and reinstalling using recovery disks from the manufacturer to reinstall using the OEM_SLP key - and it would also prevent your use your laptop must be returned.

  You must contact one of the centers of activation and inform them of the keys and the circumstances.

  They will then issue a global block on the key (which can take a long time) which will result in any attempt to validate or activate any system with this key, which gives a non-genuine message on the desktop - it will NOT prevent the use of the system, and it will NOT stop the user both take steps to steal the data and/or reformatting/reinstall.

  Also note that the key on the COA sticker on the case of the machine is not normally the one in use,- and if the key OEM_SLP is still in use, MS can take no action at all, as thousands of others would be affected.

• How can I check windows 7 product key weither it is geniune or not without activating this key

  How can I check windows 7 product key weither it is geniune or not without activating this key

  "Needed to activate it, to check it out."

• I need to activate my windows 7 Home premium and when I look at the bottom of my computer product key essentially disappeared... What can I do to get my product key?

  I need to activate my windows 7 Home premium and when I look at the bottom of my computer product key essentially disappeared... What can I do to get my product key?

  Option 1: You will need to invest in a new license.

  Option 2: If your computer comes with a recovery partition, use to reinstall Windows 7, it will exempt the need to have a product key.

  Option 3. Ask a recovery disk set from the manufacturer of your computer and use it to reinstall Windows 7, it will be exempt from the need to have a product key too.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.

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  This is how the recovery partition is available for the most popular brands

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

• can you help me find my product key of Windows 8.

  Original title: product key of Windows 8.

  Hi, I bought a copy of Windows 8 earlier. I lost my product key that was in my Inbox. can you help me find my product key?

  Thank you very much

  Tim V.

  Hello

  Did you buy on Microsoft Store?

  See if this helps you:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store?action=DisplayHelpAccountPage&locale=en_AU&siteid=msaus

  See you soon.

• Where to find Windows 7 product key Pro for Satellite Pro R50 - B

  Hey there
  Where is the product key Win7 Pro on a Satellite Pro R 50 B?
  Microsoft Windows 7 is pre-installed.
  I looked in the compartment of the battery and the charger.
  I record all the numbers of model/series/product - before etc stickers are damaged.
  The absence of Microsoft product key can cause me problems later.

  .......??

  Hello

  After that reading posts of people lose their product keys and other numbers of their computers, I'm recordiing all the numbers on a Pro R50 - B satellite.
  However, I can't locate the Windows 7 Professional product key.
  I already looked in the compartment the battery and power.
  Windows 7 Professional came pre-installed on this laptop so she must have a product key.
  Does anyone know where the product key is attached to this laptop?

  Thank you
  Nev